Our Purpose
L.A.S.E.R. Project utilizes evidence based curriculum to improve academic achievement, self-esteem, social competence, and family relationships through mentoring, coaching and collaboration with local community organizations and resources. L.A.S.E.R Project’s services are family driven so that individuals do not return home to the same barriers which may have led to their unfortunate circumstance.
31.9%
of Marion County children live in poverty, compared to 20.5% in Indiana and 20.4% in the U.S.
57.7%
students who are considered special education pass the IREAD & only 68.5% black students pass the IREAD
20%
(221,761) of children including kindergartners are home alone in the afternoons. (After School Care Alliance)
25,633
Indiana Youth are arrested each year and 1 in 10 have been a witness or direct victim of a crime. (Indiana Criminal Justice Institute)
